Jug r 1 sensitization in 0- to 35-month-old children with egg, milk, or wheat sensitization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of tree nut allergies in children is increasing, with walnut allergy being the most common in the United States and Japan. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, frequently occur at the first intake of tree nuts, suggesting prior sensitization.

Objective

Our aim was to identify which children should be considered for workup for preexisting sensitization.

Methods

Juglans regia (Jug r) 1-specific IgE screening for 0- to 35-month-old children who had a positive specific IgE result for egg white, milk, or wheat and had never ingested walnuts was conducted at a food allergy referral hospital between November 2018 and December 2022. Clinical data regarding age; sex; allergic disease complications; and egg, milk, or wheat allergy were exam

SUBMITTER: Kitamura K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10679771 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature